Halifax

Pier 21's Diversity Spotlight Film Screening

7:00pmMonday September 19 2011

Venue: The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Address: 1055 Marginal Road

Cost: FREE

Accessibility: 103

Family MotelMonday, September 19 at7:00 p.m.

Headstrong Anyan, a Somali refugee living in Canada with her two daughters is determined to build a good life for her family. However, her life changes for the worst when she is evicted and forced to move into a family motel located in a disreputable neighbourhood. Between a demanding job and the negative influence of the new neighbourhood on her daughters, Anyan comes close to losing everything she holds dear. A talk led by the film’s director, Helene Klodawsky, will follow. Film is presented in English. Film is rated 14A (mature theme). 87minutes. 105 seats; first come, first served.